Israel’s Lebanon pullout viewed through U S lens
An AP assessment notes Israel’s 1982 Lebanon invasion ending this week, its costly toll on the United States with 265 American deaths, 1 800 troops, and hostage issues. It cites Syria’s rise, questionable US waverings, and lessons from the May 17 1983 withdrawal pact amid cautious ties with Damascus.
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Soviet troops push guerrillas from Kunar Valley in Afghanistan
Soviet forces attacked guerrilla positions in Afghanistan's Kunar Valley with tanks, napalm and air power, driving insurgents back from fortified strongpoints. Hezbi i Islami said three guerrillas were killed and 28 wounded as jets dropped napalm near Kariyal and Dobi.
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Iran and Iraq raid each other as ship fires in Gulf
Iran and Iraq announced raids on each other's cities while warplanes struck a 14,258-ton container ship Oriental Importer in the Persian Gulf off eastern Saudi Arabia, killing one sailor and wounding another. Two crew members are missing as the rest abandon ship.
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China Eyes Import of Entire Nuclear Plants
Peking Premier Zhao Ziyang said China is negotiating with West German firms on importing whole nuclear plants and then left for a 17 day tour of Britain West Germany and the Netherlands. Zhao aims to boost European investment and Chinese goods sales. he denied reports China would store Germanys nuclear waste as part of any pact.
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Memorial service for victims of Heysel stadium tragedy
In Brussels a memorial service honored 25 of 38 killed as mourners wept near coffins inside a hangar. The youngest victim was 10 year old Andrea Casula. many others died when a brick wall collapsed after fans charged a barrier. Juventus won 1 0 over Liverpool, provoking post match turbulence and a sober note across Britain.
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